It also proves you cannot sweep things under the rug. Just like sobriety. I cannot just "not drink" as a plan. I am going to continue to go to AA, counseling, and hold myself accountable by telling everyone who wants to hang out with me that I am in recovery and cannot/will not drink. Only then can I hope to stop these situations from happening. I have to deal with all my problems open and honestly. Not just hope and pray people don't find out about my past.